Republicans are using a procedural tool called "reconciliation" to fast-track the Republican Rip-Off budget; the budget that is going to cut access to health care through Medicaid, nutritional food, and ultimately use those dollars to pay for a five trillion dollar tax cut for the richest corporations and Americans. The way Republicans are choosing to move forward right now is a departure from the regular process, and we have to keep fighting for our values here in Northwest Washington.
READ MOREIn preparation for this upcoming Mother's Day, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms and caregivers, especially my wife, Tiia. Without her dedication to our family, our sons, Robert and Per, would not be the incredible young men they are today.
READ MOREToday is National Nurses Day. I want to take a moment to appreciate all the hardworking nurses in Northwest Washington. They have given so much. Every day, our nurses work on the front lines of health care, excruciatingly long hours, to take care of all of us. Nurses are an essential part of ensuring we all have access to health care.
READ MORERick Larsen represents Washington state's 2nd Congressional District. Rick was born and raised in Northwest Washington, and his family has called this region home for more than 100 years.
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